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Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall)

Reykjavik, Iceland
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Ranked #1 of 68 attractions in Reykjavik
Type: Waterfalls
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San Francisco, California
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112 reviews 112 reviews
36 attraction reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

I came here on a day when it was very cold, windy, partly raining and partly snowing, the sky was gray. Bu still this waterfalls is just absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. I'm not sure but I think this is where Prometheus was shot. Anyway, I just know that I have to come back here in Spring or Summer.

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Ontario Canada
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

A really spectacular up close view of these falls flowing from the glaciers....much smaller than Niagara Falls but no less amazing. A must for those visiting Reyjkavik .......well worth it.

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Brighton, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Nice falls but too many people. It is difficult to take the pictures you would want due to the amount of tourists walking around.

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Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
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6 attraction reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

It was somewhat unexpected but so very beautiful. As waterfalls go, this is well worth going to see.

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Dublin, Ireland
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32 reviews 32 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Visited this on a trip with Sterna tours. Wonderful trip to the waterfall as part of the Golden Circle tour. Spectacular.

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London, England
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9 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Our coach took us on a wonderful scenic tour, thus we had time to explore Gullfoss and Hengifoss with a 13thC church, a hydro plant and more ... excellent value; as much or little walking as we wished and opportunity to do a "real" hike on another day ... to Godafoss! We visited in the "dry" season, thus the waterfalls... More

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Puyallup, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Wow, amazing waterfall my husband and I drove all around Iceland and literally saw 100's of waterfalls. This one was unique to them all. So powerful and majestic a sight not to be missed

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Great place, great staff, great food, the surroundings are amazing. Must visit. The waterfall is wonderful , and the whole area is amazing, with a view of the glacier, the canyon, the wildness.

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Boulder, Colorado
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64 reviews 64 reviews
21 attraction reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

This waterfall flows over tiers like a wedding cake and then a long drop. After this drop it turns a sharp left. The water is swallowed up by a deep channel. It's beautiful!

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Oslo, Norway
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

It was just beautiful, my 7 year old granddaughter said it was the greatest thing she ever saw even though it was raining

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